Trails & Lifts

Our Mountain Bike Park is closed for the summer!

Hiking & Biking Trails

A-Road

5.6 miles starting from the base of West Village to the top of the Super Bee Lift. The road climbs from 9,825 feet to 12,050 feet for views from “the top of the rock.”

Colorado Trail & Continental Divide Trail

Segment 8 of the Colorado Trail as well as the Continental Divide Trail pass through Copper Mountain from east to west. Hikers can often be seen on the trail from our base villages, and the resort makes for a great pit stop to grab some food and water! CLOSURE: Starting 7/9, the CDT will be detoured from West Village to the bike/bus lane, skipping East Village entirely, to accommodate for mountain construction in Center & East Village. Hikers will need to cross Hwy 91 at the light and walk the rec path to rejoin the trail off of the Ten Mile Range. Detour is expected thru mid/late December.

I-Road

0.4 miles starting from A-Road at 10,680 feet, this road takes you to the base of The Timberline Express Lift (not open for summer operations), the start of Chickaree Way hiking trail, and the start of L-Road—all at 10,490 feet. This is an Out & Back trail for bikers!

L-Road

0.65 miles starting from the base of Timberline Express at 10,490 feet to the top of Lumberjack Lift at 10,845 feet (neither lift open for Summer Ops). An out and back trail for all users!

O-1 Road

1.85 miles from A-Road at10,735 feet, passing the top of the Woodward Express Lift at 10,825 feet, ending at the top of the American Flyer lift at 11,680 feet. From this road, you access the start of R-Road at 11,340 feet.

R-Road

1.3 miles starting at 11,340 feet on O-1 Road, this road takes you all the way up to R- Saddle at 11,860 feet for views toward Tucker Mountain and into Copper Bowl.

B-Road

1.1 miles starting from A-Road just as it passes under the American Flyer lift line at 10,800 feet, not far past the A-Road/I-Road split. Stop along this gentle traverse (generally 10,800 feet elevation start to finish) for views of the Gore and Ten Mile mountain ranges. The road is out and back for hikers. Mountain bikers can use it to access Red Tail.

Loose Moose

(1.5 miles, 610 feet vertical drop) Starting in West Village near Kokomo lift, this out and back intermediate trail offers technical rock features and berms. You can also connect it with the Colorado Trail or mountain roads to make it a longer ride.

Mountain Biking Only Trails

BLACK MAMBA

(1.35 miles, 1028 feet vertical drop) A new, expert-level, downhill trail that spans 1.34 miles and hugs the mountain’s natural fall line. Black Mamba rewards technical ability and speed.

Blue Oso

(0.33 miles, 171 feet vertical drop from 10,576 feet to 10,405) Another new biking trail this year, Blue Oso is an intermediate level trail with rollable jump and drop features. Access to this trail is available from Fawn-Tastic just below its first A-Road crossing. It rejoins Fawn-Tastic just before its 2nd A-Road crossing.

FAWN-TASTIC

(1.3 miles, 370 ft vertical drop from 10,750 ft to 10,380 ft) From A-Road, near the bottom of O-I-Road, this single-track is optimized for beginners with wide turns and mellow grades. Exit the single-track at either crossing of A-Road to return to West Village.

GOPHER IT

(3.54 miles, 1,372 feet vertical drop) Gopher It is an intermediate trail that includes tabletops, berms, rollable features and more. It’s the perfect trail for riders to experiment with hitting larger features while still enjoying the flow down the mountain. Riders can catch the full trail from the top of the American Eagle lift or hop on from the top of the Woodward Express lift.

JACKRABBIT JUMPS

Our new blue intermediate MTB jump line, coined "Jackrabbit Jumps," delivers insane flow packed with perfectly sculpted berms, rollers, and sendy jumps that keep the stoke high. Designed as the perfect complement to our existing blue trail, Gopher It, this new line adds a fresh layer of progression and excitement. Whether you're dialing in your style or chasing airtime, it's built to keep you grinning from top to bottom.

PUMP TRACK

Twist, turn, and jump on our pump track complete with 5 berms and 6 rollers. Find the track at the base of American Eagle Lift. No ticket required, but a waiver must be signed. No matter your skill, we have the track for you to take your biking to the next level!

RED TAIL

(5.05 miles, 1,510 ft vertical drop) This single-track starts from the top of the American Eagle lift and zig-zags down the frontside of Copper, ending in Center Village. Cross B-Road to continue on the trail or follow B-Road west to access A-Road & more trails.

SOIL SAMPLE

(0.55 miles, 66 feet vertical drop) A short branch off of Soil Test, Soil Sample is an intermediate flow trail that provides a plethora of small to large berms.

SOIL TEST

(4.5 miles, 1,484 feet vertical drop) One of two new mountain bike trails that debuted at Copper in 2024, Soil Test is an intermediate trail offering an easy 4.5 miles of downhill flow. Link up with the trail from Gopher It to make an almost 8-mile descent down the mountain from the top of the American Eagle lift. You'll be smiling ear to ear after gracefully tackling winding rollers on this smooth new trail.

TWO BUCKS

(0.33 miles, 280 feet vertical drop from 11,050 feet to 10,770) Expert level trail with tight, steep turns. Access from A-Road, ending on B-Road. Turn right to access Red-Tail, turn left to access Elk Alley and Fawn-Tastic.

Hiking Only Trails

Chickaree Way

(From Center Village to I Road, 4.00 miles, 850' elevation gain) Chickaree Way is a peaceful, foot-traffic-only, out & back hiking trail that begins from the Colorado Trail near Copper Mountain’s Center Village, just east of the American Eagle Lift and above the Easy Rider Carpet. The trail shares a short section with the Colorado Trail before veering off to climb about 400 feet over 1 mile through lodgepole pine forest, wetlands, and wildflower meadows along Union Creek. Offering shade, gentle elevation gain, and chances to spot small wildlife, Chickaree Way ends at Copper’s I Road near the base of the Timberline Express lift.

Hallelujah Loop

(2.12 miles, Clockwise: 556’ Counterclockwise: 627' vertical gain) Accessed from the top of the American Eagle lift and moving counter clockwise, this trail starts with a steady 0.75mi climb trough the woods above Cache Glade. Along the way, you’ll pass Ski Patrol’s weather site, cabin remnants, and the rugged alpine landscape of Hallelujah. The trail opens to a stunning overlook, then crosses a wide talus field overlooking Glass and Slip-Not ski runs before looping back east toward the bottom of the Storm King Lift, above tree line where it offers exquisite views of the Gore and Ten Mile ranges to the North and East. Continue the loop as you descend back and forth through the trees across Ptarmigan, Mine Dump, CDL and Brennan’s ski trails, cross the rocks at the bottom of Hallelujah Ridge, then finish in dense trees as you make your way back to the top of American Eagle lift. You may hear Pika chirping, see a Marmot or two or catch Colorado’s Sate flower, the blue columbine waving at you from the rocks.